Addictions and Harm Reduction

Substance use should be viewed as occurring on a continuum. As a result, the addiction and recovery support that an individual can seek will vary from person to person. Students learn to work from a client-centered, trauma-informed perspective to understand how to support a wide variety of clients dealing with substance use-related challenges. Students gain an understanding of current biological, psychological and social theories that inform our understanding of addiction treatment. Students also develop competency in harm reduction as well as other addiction support modalities. Emphasis is on de-pathologizing and de-stigmatizing narratives associated with drug use. Students have the opportunity to learn from a variety of mediums including guest speakers, audio-visual materials, discussions, small group activities, and lectures.    

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